Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

If 47% of a number is subtracted from itself then it becomes 1166. Find the original number.

Options:

2220

2200

2202

2022

Correct Answer:

2200

Explanation:

47% = \(\frac{47}{100}\)

Actual no. = 100R

Number after subtracting 47% of itself = 100R - 47R= 53R

ATQ,

53R = 1166,

1R = 22

Actual no. = 100R = 100 × 22 = 2200